Three Ulster County Jail inmates charged with drug possession

KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Three inmates at the Ulster County Jail were charged with drug possession during an investigation by the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team (URGENT) and the Ulster County Sheriff's Office this week.

Police said Sean Tissiera, 32, and Tyrel Swan, 27, both inmates at the jail, were both found in possession of marijuana and tobacco on Wednesday.

The two men were charged with misdemeanor promoting prison contraband and the violation of unlawful possession of marijuana.

Tissiera was incarcerated on an unrelated drug charge and Swan was jailed for weapons possession.

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Also arrested was Christopher Biddle, 60, of 78 Beesmer Road, Hurley, who was charged with misdemeanor promoting prison contraband and the violation of unlawful possession of marijuana.

Police said Biddle was found smoking marijuana in his jail cell by correction officers at 1:15 p.m. on Friday.

All three men will be arraigned at a later date at Kingston City Court.